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Soldiers with SC National Guard reunite with families after nearly a year-long deployment
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Soldiers of the 1782nd Engineer Support Company from the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) reunited with their families after being gone for nearly a year. According to SCNG, the united deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. While there, the soldiers...
SC ready to begin search for origins of $1.8B in misplaced state funds
COLUMBIA – South Carolina is ready to start its search for the origins of $1.8 billion in taxpayer funding that sat unidentified and untouched in a bank account for more than five years. A working group formed by Gov. Henry McMaster — which includes the State Treasurer’s Office, Comptroller General’s Office, State Auditor’s Office, Department […] The post SC ready to begin search for origins of $1.8B in misplaced state funds appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
What are the dangers of swimming without a lifeguard
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 4,000 accidental drownings annually in the United States and according to the Spartanburg County Coroner's Office, the number of accidental drownings in the Palmetto State has increased since 2020.
South Carolina adds freshmen walk-ons to official roster
The official roster on South Carolina's website was recently updated, and it includes the names of several freshmen, who have joined the team as walk-ons. A majority of the freshmen walk-ons are from the state of South Carolina, but the Gamecocks have added players from North Carolina, Virginia and Texas. All have reported to campus and are with the team for summer workouts.
Harper Commons offers sneak peek at Freedom Fest
The renovations at Harper Commons have been months in the making by Holmes Development and this evening, they plan to offer a special preview of the final product during Freedom Fest in downtown Laurens. The indoor/outdoor property will be a food hall concept with taproom, offering green space and common...
Clyburn says he plans to talk to Biden to give assessment
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said in an interview that aired Tuesday he plans to talk to President Biden soon to give him an assessment of his “standing” with Americans in the wake of the president’s rough debate performance. “I did plan to … talk with him later today or … tomorrow morning,” Clyburn said in…
SC Housing wants public input on $10M funding request
COLUMBIA, S.C. — SC Housing wants your input before the agency completes the application process for Preservation & Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) funds available through US Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The local agency is asking for $10 million in PRICE funding that would go to preserving and revitalizing manufactured housing and manufactured housing communities throughout South Carolina.
Miss Clemson crowned Miss South Carolina 2024, prelim winner in talent, evening gown
Edgefield, South Carolina native Davis Wash was crowned Miss South Carolina 2024 Saturday night after holding the title Miss Clemson 2024. Wash is 23 years old and from Edgefield. She sang " Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers and was previously a top-three preliminary winner in the Miss Talent, Evening Gown, and Fitness categories.Wash received a $60,000 scholarship and will compete for the title of Miss America later this year.The Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization also named four additional delegates as...
Here’s when you can ‘Salute from the Shore’ on July 4
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – It has quickly become an Independence Day tradition along the South Carolina coast. Military planes will fly overhead during the annual ‘Salute from the Shore’ as beachgoers from Cherry Grove down to Beaufort cheer on our military personnel on the July 4 holiday. The flyover will include beaches along the Charleston […]
Literary Adventures at Your Library
Author Beatriz Williams Comes to the Laurens Library. The Laurens County Library is proud to host bestselling author Beatriz Williams, July 11 at 1 pm. Ms. Williams has written over twenty historical novels, both alone and with fellow bestselling authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. Her books have won numerous...
New Miss SC USA parade marshal for Wednesday afternoon’s Whitten Center Parade
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) announces that the newly crowned Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger will be appearing at the annual Independence. Day Parade at the DDSN Whitten Regional Center. One of her first official duties as the reigning Miss South Carolina will be...
United Community to open newly renovated branch mid-July
This summer, United Community is reopening its West Main Street branch after undergoing extensive renovations in Laurens. The new branch offers a modern environment and expanded services to better serve the community and its growing customer base. The branch will reopen on July 15. “We are dedicated to providing our...
Deputies: Woman caught depositing stolen checks in Anderson Co.
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A woman was arrested at an Anderson County bank after she allegedly tried to deposit checks that were reported stolen. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a forgery in progress Saturday at a bank along South Main Street. Deputies were told that 39-year-old Brandy Swindler, of Anderson County, was […]
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